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2002 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2002 BMW 7-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (30%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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BMW in Arizona, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Oct 2012 81800 mi US $900	Transmission slipping. Repaired with a money-back guarantee. Repair not successful, but Chapman BMW in Phoenix never refunded my $900.
Sep 2013 96000 mi	Transmission still slipping. Emergency brake sensor. sensor for airbag on passenger side

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BMW 7-Series in Myanmar Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013 44640 mi	My car BMW 735 i can't work.model-2001, Let me know,my want to install to memory iDrive. ABS/traction control

BMW 7-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 77500 mi C $300	Service engine light on for a couple of months. When first reported, dealer said it could be the gas cap. Took the car in and they told me that the head gaskets were leaking oil onto the coil and that the cylinder walls had major scuffing.

BMW 7-Series in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 181000 mi US $350	Check Engine Light, P0491, Secondary Air Emissions Pump, Bank 1 Flow too Low. Mechanic ran tests and tried a different pump. Going to further inspect hoses on next trip. Passenger Airbag Fault, Light On, Code 97D5. Code cleared but keeps coming back. Mechanic will further inspect on next visit. Windshield Washer Fluid Leaking out of Reservoir. Parts ordered. Need new thrust arm bushing, new sway bar link, tie rod boot torn.

BMW 7-Series in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2014
Feb 2009 124000 mi US $7500	Engine coolant leak, transmission leak
Apr 2010 128000 mi US $1100	Recharge and new fan
Feb 2012 155300 mi US $2000	suspension work
Apr 2013 168300 mi US $4200	transmission failed. installed a used one. new tm coolant lines
Mar 2014 172000 mi US $2500	gaskets are leaking oil